The National Aspiring Principals Fellowship® at Bank Street University
Next cohort:
August 2025
Next application deadline:
July 1, 2025
One Fellowship - Two Tracks to the Principal Role
Certification-Only Track
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Master's + Certification Track
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Credit Hours
24 credit hours
30 credit hours
Program Length
12 months
16 months
Tuition
$20,232
$25,290
August 2025 Cohort
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
July 1, 2025
Program Highlights
Principal Residency
Our job-embedded residency offers opportunities to exercise your leadership, apply your learning, and complete a capstone research project in your current school.
Individualized Coaching
Every month, our expert coaches, all current and former principals, provide immediate and actionable feedback to support you in your residency.
Cohort-based Learning
Engaging with a community of diverse, like-minded leaders from across the country allows you to collaborate, problem-solve, and continuously improve alongside your peers.
Equity-focused Faculty
The Fellowship faculty are a diverse group of award-winning principals, superintendents, and equity champions, making them the ideal guides to prepare you to step into leadership.
Program of Study
The Fellowship application process allows you to share your vision for education and articulate how the Fellowship can help you achieve your goals.
Fall Start
Term 1
Aug-Dec
Aug-Dec
Term 2
Jan-April
Jan-April
Term 3
May-June
May-June
History of Urban Education
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Curriculum Planning for Educational Leaders
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Resource Management
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Culture and Community Relations
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Supervision
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Law
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Residency I
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Residency II
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Capstone Presentation
Individual Coaching / Formative and Summative Assessments
Term 1
Aug-Dec
Aug-Dec
Term 2
May-June
May-June
Term 3
Aug-Dec
Aug-Dec
Term 4
Jan-April
Jan-April
History of Urban Education
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Curriculum Planning for Educational Leaders
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Resource Management
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Research for School Improvement
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Culture and Community Relations
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Supervision
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Law
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Adult Development
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Residency I
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Residency II
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Capstone Presentation
Individual Coaching / Formative and Summative Assessments
Term 1
Jan-April
Jan-April
Term 2
May-June
May-June
Term 3
Aug-Dec
Aug-Dec
History of Urban Education
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Resource Management
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Culture and Community Relations
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Policy, Advocacy, and Law
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum I
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum II
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Capstone Presentation
Individual Coaching / Formative and Summative Assessments
Term 1
Jan-April
Jan-April
Term 2
May-June
May-June
Term 3
Aug-Dec
Aug-Dec
Term 4
Jan-April
Jan-April
History of Urban Education
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Resource Management
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Research for School Improvement
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Culture and Community Relations
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Policy, Advocacy, and Law
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Adult Development
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum I
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum II
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Capstone Presentation
Individual Coaching / Formative and Summative Assessments
Spring Start
Term 1
Jan-April
Jan-April
Term 2
May-June
May-June
Term 3
Aug-Dec
Aug-Dec
History of Urban Education
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Resource Management
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Culture and Community Relations
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Policy, Advocacy, and Law
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum I
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum II
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Capstone Presentation
Individual Coaching / Formative and Summative Assessments
Term 1
Jan-April
Jan-April
Term 2
May-June
May-June
Term 3
Aug-Dec
Aug-Dec
Term 4
Jan-April
Jan-April
History of Urban Education
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Education Resource Management
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Research for School Improvement
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Culture and Community Relations
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
School Policy, Advocacy, and Law
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Adult Development
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum I
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Practicum II
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Capstone Presentation
Individual Coaching / Formative and Summative Assessments
A Week at a Glance
Build Knowledge
Make Meaning
Apply Learning
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday-Saturday
Asynchronous
Module opens at 11:59pm ET
Independent study and preparation
6 hours
Assignments and assessments
3 hours
Synchronous
Live Session
2.5 hours
Individual Coaching*
*1.5 hours, once per month
Job-embedded Residency
Admissions and Financial Aid
Next application deadline:
July 1, 2025
Applying to The Fellowship
Evaluate your program options
Write a personal leadership essay
Secure recommendations and residency consent
Submit transcripts and credentials
Complete an asynchronous interview
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- 3 years of head teaching/pupil personnel experience
- 3.0 GPA average on conferred degrees
- A valid teaching license or credential
- A current role with access to a residency school site
- A master's degree (Only a requirement in certain states - check your program eligibility to confirm your program options and requirements)
Prospective participants in the Fellowship are also expected to embrace an equity-focused mindset and have a track record of driving student success.
We are here to help you through the process.
Contact the Admissions TeamApply Todaystart your application
Financial Aid
Through the support of philanthropic partners, scholarships are available to the Fellowship for those who qualify. In addition, candidates for the Master’s + Certification Track are eligible for federal financial aid and are required to submit a FAFSA. Financial aid is orchestrated solely by Bank Street Graduate School of Education.
Alumni Benefits Including
Principal Placement Support
Graduates of the Fellowship join a robust community of 6,000+ New Leaders alumni. With ongoing and regular opportunities for community building, networking, and support delivered by a dedicated alumni engagement team, the Fellowship experience extends into the principalship and beyond.
Alumni benefits include:
Principal placement service
Evidence-based resources and leadership tools
Affinity groups, mentoring, and networking
Resume and interview support
Community-building events in cities across the country
High-quality programming and learning opportunities
Opportunities for career advancement
“At Bank Street, we view school leaders as facilitators of learning. We are pleased to partner with New Leaders to help prepare thoughtful principals who understand how to create the responsive learning environments that help teachers and students thrive.”
Shael Polakow-Suransky, president, Bank Street College of Education
About Bank Street Graduate School of Education
Bank Street Graduate School of Education is a recognized leader in teacher and leader preparation and the development of innovative practice in schools, childcare settings, and learning communities. By combining the study of human development, pedagogical learning theory, and sustained clinical practice, our approach to teaching and learning produces thoughtful, well-prepared educators ready to create nurturing opportunities for the ongoing social, emotional, and cognitive development of all students. Learn more about Bank Street Graduate School of Education at graduate.bankstreet.edu.
About New Leaders
New Leaders is redefining how schools are led. New Leaders builds the capacity of equity-minded school leaders who are committed to the success of every child. Our leaders remove barriers to success for underestimated and underserved students, supporting students in fully realizing their futures as the next generation of great thinkers, innovators, and leaders for our society. In 20 years, we have trained more than 6,000 equity-focused leaders—sixty percent of whom identify as leaders of color. Our leaders impact more than 750,000 students in our K-12 school system annually and serve as powerful and positive forces for change in their communities. To learn more about New Leaders, visit www.newleaders.org.
Michelle Means
Fellowship Alum, '23
Alabama
Alabama
G
G
G
Alaska
Alaska
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative (Type B) License in Alaska.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative (Type B) License in Alaska.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative (Type B) License in Alaska.
B
Arizona
Arizona
The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Arizona.
B
The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Arizona.
B
The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Arizona.
B
Arkansas
Arkansas
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator license in Arkansas.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator license in Arkansas.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator license in Arkansas.
B
California
California
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in California
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in California
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in California
B
Colorado
Colorado
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial Principal License in Colorado.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial Principal License in Colorado.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in California
B
Connecticut
Connecticut
G
G
G
Delaware
Delaware
The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track at Clark Atlanta University (an Indiana-approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Continuing License as a School Principal in Delaware.
D
The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track at Clark Atlanta University (an Indiana-approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Continuing License as a School Principal in Delaware.
D
The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track at Clark Atlanta University (an Indiana-approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Continuing License as a School Principal in Delaware.
D
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative Services Credential in Washington D.C.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative Services Credential in Washington D.C.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative Services Credential in Washington D.C.
B
Florida
Florida
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - School Principal in Florida.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - School Principal in Florida.
B
The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - School Principal in Florida.
B
Georgia
Georgia
The National Aspiring Principals Fellowship is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Ga-PSC) as a program leading to a Standard Professional Educational Leadership - Tier I credential.
C
The National Aspiring Principals Fellowship is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Ga-PSC) as a program leading to a Standard Professional Educational Leadership - Tier I credential.
C
The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Ga-PSC) as a program leading to a Standard Professional Educational Leadership - Tier I credential.
D
Hawaii
Hawaii
G
G
G
Idaho
Idaho
The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Standard Administrator Certificate - School Principal (Pre-K-12) Endorsement in Idaho.
C
The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Standard Administrator Certificate - School Principal (Pre-K-12) Endorsement in Idaho.
C
The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Standard Administrator Certificate - School Principal (Pre-K-12) Endorsement in Idaho.
D
Illinois
Illinois
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Educator License (PEL) Administrator Endorsement - Principal (PK-Age 22) in Illinois.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Educator License (PEL) Administrator Endorsement - Principal (PK-Age 22) in Illinois.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Educator License (PEL) Administrator Endorsement - Principal (PK-Age 22) in Illinois.
B
Indiana
Indiana
The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University is approved by the Indiana State Board of Education as a program leading to a Building Level Administrator License.
A
The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University is approved by the Indiana State Board of Education as a program leading to a Building Level Administrator License.
A
The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University is approved by the Indiana State Board of Education as a program leading to a Building Level Administrator License.
B
Iowa
Iowa
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial Administrator - PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor in Iowa.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial Administrator - PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor in Iowa.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial Administrator - PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor in Iowa.
B
Kansas
Kansas
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial School Leadership License - Building Level (Principal) in Kansas.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial School Leadership License - Building Level (Principal) in Kansas.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial School Leadership License - Building Level (Principal) in Kansas.
B
Kentucky
Kentucky
G
G
G
Louisiana
Louisiana
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL 1) certificate in Louisiana.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL 1) certificate in Louisiana.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL 1) certificate in Louisiana.
B
Maine
Maine
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - Building Administrator in Maine.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - Building Administrator in Maine.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - Building Administrator in Maine.
B
Maryland
Maryland
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administrator I or Administrator II certificates in Maryland.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administrator I or Administrator II certificates in Maryland.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administrator I or Administrator II certificates in Maryland.
B
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Principal/Assistant Principal License in Massachusetts.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Principal/Assistant Principal License in Massachusetts.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Principal/Assistant Principal License in Massachusetts.
B
Michigan
Michigan
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for a Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Michigan.
B
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for a Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Michigan.
B
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for a Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Michigan.
B
Minnesota
Minnesota
G
G
G
Mississippi
Mississippi
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Five-Year Entry Level Administrator License in Mississippi.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Five-Year Entry Level Administrator License in Mississippi.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Five-Year Entry Level Administrator License in Mississippi.
B
Missouri
Missouri
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrator Certificate in Missouri.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrator Certificate in Missouri.
B
The Fellowship's Master's + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrator Certificate in Missouri.
B
Montana
Montana
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Class 3 Administrative Principal License in Montana.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Class 3 Administrative Principal License in Montana.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Class 3 Administrative Principal License in Montana.
B
Nebraska
Nebraska
G
G
G
Nevada
Nevada
G
G
G
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Beginning Educator License (BEL) with a Principal Administrative Endorsement in New Hampshire.
B
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Beginning Educator License (BEL) with a Principal Administrative Endorsement in New Hampshire.
B
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Beginning Educator License (BEL) with a Principal Administrative Endorsement in New Hampshire.
B
New Jersey
New Jersey
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE)/Provisional Principal Certificate in New Jersey.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE)/Provisional Principal Certificate in New Jersey.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE)/Provisional Principal Certificate in New Jersey.
B
New Mexico
New Mexico
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Initial Educational Administration (Pre K-12) in New Mexico.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Initial Educational Administration (Pre K-12) in New Mexico.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Initial Educational Administration (Pre K-12) in New Mexico.
B
New York
New York
The Fellowship at Bank Street College of Education is approved by the New York State Board of Education as a program leading to a New York Initial Certificate - School Building Leader.
E
The Fellowship at Bank Street College of Education is approved by the New York State Board of Education as a program leading to a New York Initial Certificate - School Building Leader.
E
The Fellowship at Bank Street College of Education is approved by the New York State Board of Education as a program leading to a New York Initial Certificate - School Building Leader.
F
North Carolina
North Carolina
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Educator License as a School Administrator in North Carolina.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Educator License as a School Administrator in North Carolina.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Educator License as a School Administrator in North Carolina.
B
North Dakota
North Dakota
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Out of State Educator License (OSEL) with Elementary or Secondary Principal Credential in North Dakota.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Out of State Educator License (OSEL) with Elementary or Secondary Principal Credential in North Dakota.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Out of State Educator License (OSEL) with Elementary or Secondary Principal Credential in North Dakota.
B
Ohio
Ohio
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Principal License in Ohio.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Principal License in Ohio.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Principal License in Ohio.
B
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Certificate (Traditional Route) in Oklahoma.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Certificate (Traditional Route) in Oklahoma.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Certificate (Traditional Route) in Oklahoma.
B
Oregon
Oregon
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Reciprocal Administrator License in Oregon.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Reciprocal Administrator License in Oregon.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Reciprocal Administrator License in Oregon.
B
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal PK-12 Certificate in Pennsylvania.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal PK-12 Certificate in Pennsylvania.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal PK-12 Certificate in Pennsylvania.
B
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator (12001) Certificate in Rhode Island.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator (12001) Certificate in Rhode Island.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator (12001) Certificate in Rhode Island.
B
South Carolina
South Carolina
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Elementary or Secondary Principal (Tier I) in South Carolina. South Carolina educators must first seek pre-approval of the program from the South Carolina Department of Educator (SCDE) before enrolling in the Fellowship (any out-of-state educator preparation program). Sign in to My SC Educator Portal to submit a request for change or action and secure a letter of approval.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Elementary or Secondary Principal (Tier I) in South Carolina. South Carolina educators must first seek pre-approval of the program from the South Carolina Department of Educator (SCDE) before enrolling in the Fellowship (any out-of-state educator preparation program). Sign in to My SC Educator Portal to submit a request for change or action and secure a letter of approval.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Elementary or Secondary Principal (Tier I) in South Carolina. South Carolina educators must first seek pre-approval of the program from the South Carolina Department of Educator (SCDE) before enrolling in the Fellowship (any out-of-state educator preparation program). Sign in to My SC Educator Portal to submit a request for change or action and secure a letter of approval.
B
South Dakota
South Dakota
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the K-12 Principal (Professional or Out-of-State Provisional) in South Dakota.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the K-12 Principal (Professional or Out-of-State Provisional) in South Dakota.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the K-12 Principal (Professional or Out-of-State Provisional) in South Dakota.
B
Tennessee
Tennessee
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Instructional Leader License in Tennessee.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Instructional Leader License in Tennessee.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Instructional Leader License in Tennessee.
B
Texas
Texas
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Standard Principal Certificate in Texas.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Standard Principal Certificate in Texas.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Standard Principal Certificate in Texas.
B
Utah
Utah
G
G
G
Vermont
Vermont
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Endorsement (code 91) in Vermont.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Endorsement (code 91) in Vermont.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Endorsement (code 91) in Vermont.
B
Virginia
Virginia
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administration and Supervision Endorsement in Virginia.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administration and Supervision Endorsement in Virginia.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administration and Supervision Endorsement in Virginia.
B
Washington
Washington
G
G
G
West Virginia
West Virginia
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Professional Administrative Certificate in West Virginia.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Professional Administrative Certificate in West Virginia.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Professional Administrative Certificate in West Virginia.
B
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Administrator License - Principal in Wisconsin.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Administrator License - Principal in Wisconsin.
B
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Administrator License - Principal in Wisconsin.
B
Wyoming
Wyoming
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Principal K-12 (or K-6, 6-12) in Wyoming.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Principal K-12 (or K-6, 6-12) in Wyoming.
A
The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Principal K-12 (or K-6, 6-12) in Wyoming.
B
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Credit Hours
Program Length
Tuition
*
Certification-Only
24
12 months
$20,232
Certification + Master's
30
16 months
$25,290
*Please note the cost does not include institutional fees.
January 2025 Cohort
October 2024 Application Deadline
You are also eligible for the CAU track of the program, but this application is currently closed as of November 1, 2024, and will reopen in February of 2025. Please check back at this time to apply for this track.
The Fellowship at Bank Street College of Education
Credit Hours
Program Length
Tuition
*
Certification + Master's
30
16 months
$25,290
*Please note the cost does not include institutional fees.
August 2025 Cohort
July 1, 2025 Application Deadline
You are also eligible for the CAU track of the program, but this application is currently closed as of November 1, 2024, and will reopen in February of 2025. Please check back at this time to apply for this track.
You are eligible for the CAU track of the program, but this application is currently closed as of November 1, 2024, and will reopen in February of 2025. Please check back at this time to apply for this track.
You are eligible for the CAU track of the program, but this application is currently closed as of November 1, 2024, and will reopen in February of 2025. Please check back at this time to apply for this track.
The Fellowship at Bank Street College of Education
Credit Hours
Program Length
Tuition
*
Certification + Master's
30
16 months
$25,290
*Please note the cost does not include institutional fees.
August 2025 Cohort
July 1, 2025 Application Deadline
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Accreditation and Certification at Bank Street Graduate School of Education: Graduates are eligible for New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification. To be eligible for certification, candidates must have successfully completed three years of teaching or pupil personnel service work in PreK–12 settings. Candidates are also required to pass both the New York State School Building Leader Assessment and the Educating All Students exam. Completion or evidence of completion of the three New York State mandated workshops in Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention, and Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention (Dignity for All Students) is a requirement of this program. Workshops can be completed online, and documentation shared with your SSA. Certification support for the New York State certification process and requirements is available to assist you at certification@bankstreet.edu.
Administrator licensing/certification requirements are at all times subject to the applicable requirements of the credentialing state. All licensing/certification determinations are made by the credentialing state; accordingly, New Leaders, Clark Atlanta University, or Morehouse College cannot guarantee any individual an administrator credential at any time.
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